Jacob K. Javits: Life & Legacy

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  Public Law 89-209- National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965

  Public Law 89-209 allowed for the creation of the "National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965." It allowed for grants to be given to artists and individuals who work in the humanities to assist them in their endeavors with financial support from the Federal Government
  Original medium: Pamphlet
  Date: 1965-09-29
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  Press release: Senator Javits introduces National Arts Foundation Bill

  Press release: Senator Javits talks about the importance of supporting the arts and the humanities. He addresses the way in which funds will be allocated to people in the arts and the humanities and his personal support of this bill.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1965-01-07
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  Press release: Senator Javits to introduce legislation to establish a U.S. Arts Foundation

  This is the first time that Senator Javits addressed the importance of establishing an organization dedicated to supporting people in the arts and the humanities.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1957-03-03